Diffraction Patterns Due to a ‘Single-Slit’ and a ‘Circular Aperture - Example 1

  • Diffraction patterns can be observed when waves pass through a narrow opening or an obstacle.
  • Two common examples of diffraction patterns are the patterns produced by a single slit and a circular aperture.
  • In this example, we will study the diffraction pattern produced by a single slit.
  • Let’s consider a monochromatic light source emitting waves of wavelength λ.
  • When the waves pass through a single slit of width a, a diffraction pattern is formed on a screen placed at a distance L from the slit.
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Diffraction Patterns Due to a ‘Single-Slit’ and a ‘Circular Aperture - Example 1 Diffraction patterns can be observed when waves pass through a narrow opening or an obstacle. Two common examples of diffraction patterns are the patterns produced by a single slit and a circular aperture. In this example, we will study the diffraction pattern produced by a single slit. Let’s consider a monochromatic light source emitting waves of wavelength λ. When the waves pass through a single slit of width a, a diffraction pattern is formed on a screen placed at a distance L from the slit.